"modest" in Chinese (Simplified)
谦虚的适度的不太大的
Definition
如果一个人很谦虚,意思是他不会自夸自己的能力或成就。这个词也可以形容某物较小、有限、朴素或价格不高。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
形容人时通常是褒义,表示谦虚、不爱炫耀。形容事物时,常见搭配有 'modest home', 'modest salary', 'modest increase' 和 'modest goals'。不要和 'moderate' 混淆:'modest' 常强调谦逊或规模不大,'moderate' 更强调程度居中。
Examples
She is very modest about her success.
她对自己的成功非常**谦虚**。
They live in a modest apartment near the station.
他们住在车站附近一套**朴素的**公寓里。
The company made a modest profit this year.
这家公司今年取得了**不太大**的利润。
He's talented, but he's too modest to talk about it.
他很有才华,但他太**谦虚**了,不会主动提这件事。
We started with a modest budget and did what we could.
我们一开始预算**有限**,所以尽力而为。
I'm keeping my expectations modest for now.
我暂时把自己的期望放得**适度**一些。